Economics and Performance of Northeastern Nevada Feeder Cattle Feedlot Phase

Adding value to feeder cattle through feedlot retained ownership is a marketing alternative most producers often overlook. Universities, private consultants, cattle buyers and feedlot owners/managers have flooded the cattle industry with information pertaining to retained ownership. Yet producers are reluctant to view this as a marketing alternative. Most of this reluctance is due to a lack of experience and understanding of the process, fiscal concerns, distance to feedlot facilities and inability to manage risk associated with retained ownership. This paper discusses the management, economics and performance of Nevada feeder cattle during the feedlot phase of a case study that looked at Texas wheat pasture as a marketing alternative for lightweight calves. Companion papers discuss: Economics and Performance of Lightweight Northeastern Nevada Calves Grazing Texas Wheat Pasture: A Marketing Alternative Case Study, Selecting and Preparing Cattle for Wheat Pasture Grazing, How to Find and Secure Wheat Pasture Grazing, How Good is Wheat Pasture for Winter Grazing Lightweight Calves and Agronomic, Cultural and Livestock Management Practices of Wheat Pasture Grazing.